A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3944021 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3945929 epoch_slot_no: 14729 block_no: 3943844 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-03-25 07:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09190f5378fb81ccd15e8b388cf92cf456949dac6a784d0ee00f73424d17b658Block Operator
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